Rotation/ Revolution flashcard

Front

One full orbit of an object around another object is called a ________. (For example: The Earth going around the sun)

Back

Revolution

Front

What causes day and night?

Back

Rotation

Front

Movement of Earth around the sun is called ________.

Back

Revolution

Front

Which of the following is one cause of Earth's seasons? Earth's distance from the sun, Earth's tilt on its axis, Earth's water cycle, Earth's rotation?

Back

Earth's tilt on its axis

Front

What Earth's movement causes the seasons to change?

Back

Revolution

Front

The imaginary line that Earth spins around is called the ________.

Back

Axis

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one rotation?

Back

24 hours

Front

What is the effect of Earth's rotation on the appearance of the sun in the sky?

Back

It causes the sun to rise in the east and set in the west.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis, while revolution is the movement of Earth around the sun.

Front

What is the tilt of the Earth’s axis?

Back

About 23.5 degrees.